Cedar Rapids police issue 20-plus citations in hands-free and speed enforcement
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Police Department gave out over 20 citations on Monday while enforcing hands-free driving and speeding violations. CRPD says a speed enforcement project on I-380 and Wilson Avenue stopped 18 drivers and gave out 19 citations. A hands-free driving enforcement project saw 7 observed...
New training center marks next step in efforts to reopen Duane Arnold
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - Ahead of the Duane Arnold Energy Center’s proposed restart, owner NextEra Energy is preparing by training operators to run the nuclear power plant. Company representatives and Hiawatha Mayor Steve Dodson celebrated the opening of a new training center in Hiawatha with a ribbon cutting Monday.
AJ’s Big Ol’ Fish: Monday, April 20
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - It’s time for the latest edition of AJ’s Big Ol’ Fish!
Regents to vote on additional funding for UI Health Care North Liberty campus
University of Iowa Health Care is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to expand its North Liberty campus, expected to cost approximately $24 million, after opening just a year prior. UI Health Care earnings and equity will fund the project, according to board documents. UI Health Care reported...
Cedar Rapids offers grants up to $10,000 for historic home improvements
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Property owners in two Cedar Rapids historic districts could receive up to $10,000 to improve their homes’ curb appeal. The grant program covers properties in the 2nd and 3rd Avenue District and the Redmond Park-Grande Avenue District, both located in the Wellington Heights neighborhood.
Verdict to be read in Matthew Schleier case next week
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Court records show a judge will read their verdict in the Matthew Schleier case on Monday, April 27. Matthew Schleier is charged with first degree murder in the strangling death of his 5-year-old son, Jack, at their home in Marion in October 2024. Schleier is using the insanity defense.
Guest Opinion | Voters need to know which candidates support the plan for a...
Johnson County needs a new jail. Under Iowa law, providing a jail is a fundamental duty of the Board of Supervisors. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has been discussing putting forth a bond referendum for a new Sheriff’s Office and Jail in November of this year. The board needs to move on from discussions and vote to put the bond referendum on the...
SugaPeach Chicken & Fish Fry plans new location for soul food restaurant
NORTH LIBERTY — A soul food restaurant is planning to move this summer. SugaPeach Chicken & Fish Fry, 650 Pacha Pkwy. #1, has been slowly announcing changes through video updates on its social media channels in April. The biggest change will be the restaurant’s location. It will be the restaurant’s first move since it opened at its North Liberty location 10 years ago. “There are significant...
17-year-old charged as adult after weekend stabbing in NW Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW SPORTS) — A 17-year-old is charged as an adult after investigators in Cedar Rapids say he admitted to stabbing another teenager after a fight involving water bead guns. Connor Daniel is being held on $25,000 bond on charges of willful injury causing serious...
Lindale Neighborhood Pub Closes Its Doors
On Sunday night, Lindale Neighborhood Pub at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids officially shut down.
